Kern County property record for 437 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,167 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,297 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-150-02-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 477-150-02-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,167 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 980 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 477150023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 437 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4914 , BLOCK A , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4914 #A |
| Legal Tract | 4914 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
437 S Sunset St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 611 GARIS AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016163242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000103579 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 S Sunset St was $4,297, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,672 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $218,999 | |
| 2025 | $4,297.00 (+4.91%) | $237,914 Land $23,209 Building $214,705 |
| 2024 | $4,096.00 (+2.79%) | |
| 2023 | $3,985.00 (+2.1%) | $228,677 Land $22,308 Building $206,369 |
| 2022 | $3,903.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 437 S Sunset St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 437 S Sunset St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 379 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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